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50 year storm heading for Britain bringing downpours and 70mph winds

England and Wales are back on flood alert as Britain braces for a "once in 50 years” storm which could bring a month's worth of rain in 24 hours and 70mph winds.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/9331919/50-year-storm-heading-for-Britain-brin

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Severe weather warning for parts of the UK

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for Strathclyde, the Highlands, western isles, Tayside, Fife and central Scotland.

They warn of increasingly wintry showers throughout this afternoon into tomorrow.

Up to 15cm of snow could fall on hi

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VAT / 2011 charges

what increase are you charging this year?

 

i increased just 10% to many existing clients and surmise similar this year with all cost to me increasing plus the 2.5% vat increase and all living costs...

 

i will need sick pay /holiday /bad weather and hea

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Possible snow forecast for next week

The change will see the return of overnight frosts and showery rain in many eastern regions of the UK, with a wintry mix over the hills. Temperatures are expected to fall, especially later next week, with eastern parts of the country the most likely

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Dryplexx

Anyone used Dryplexx products, like those found on Engelbert & Strauss?

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US landscaping businesses suffering from drought

As businesses, landscapers and gardeners face so many external challenges...not least the weather. This article Journal - No Splendor in the Grass; Landscaping Companies Wither in Severe Summer Weather - gives an insight into how record weather has i

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Tailored weather forecasts for LJN members

I've had a suggestion from a member that having a regional weather forecasting packaged embedded within LJN would be a good idea to assist businesses in planning their schedules. I've conducted a few enquires via a few members but I thought it better

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Coping With Hot Weather

The first truly hot day of the year and I always get knocked for six. I always get used to working in the heat and I've picked up a few stratagies over the years.Early starts is one thing, but how early? My private clients understandably get a bit an

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2nd Jobs or part/time jobs !

This maybe something you may or may not want to disclose.But there is a reason for me bringing this up.Do you have another job or income besides gardening/landscaping ?The reason i pointing this out is directly that it is a Physically demanding job,

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A mild winter!!

In April / May they said it would be a BBQ summer, then winter will come one month early this year, then we are in for an Indian summer. Now it's going to be a mild winter.Don’t know about you boys but I am thinking snow chains and snow plough!!

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